Guys help me understand.

[Comfort me]

I'm not sure if it's directed at you, or just how they normally act. If it's directed at you, they are trying to get a response. "Don't feed the trolls" is the best advice I can give.

They seemingly do this to people who DO NOT have a harsh spirit.

[dramama]

I used to get teased because I was a "goody-two-shoes"...they'd sing "don't smoke, don't drink....what do you do?" to me and "sister Christian".....they can sense your Spirit and don't like it. It's hard but try not to let them get under your skin (steal that victory from them) and remember they are of the world and you are not....you're waiting for your bus out of this sewer!

oooo, I've never been in the "mens room" before......:heh

[Comfort me]

I used to get teased because I was a "goody-two-shoes"...they'd sing "don't smoke, don't drink....what do you do?" to me and "sister Christian".....they can sense your Spirit and don't like it. It's hard but try not to let them get under your skin (steal that victory from them) and remember they are of the world and you are not....you're waiting for your bus out of this sewer!

oooo, I've never been in the "mens room" before......:heh

Women can help men see things from a different angle so it is all good.:thumb

[Pleye]

I'm not sure if it's directed at you, or just how they normally act. If it's directed at you, they are trying to get a response. "Don't feed the trolls" is the best advice I can give.

OK, first, this whole thread reminds me of high school.

Second, to what CourtroomWolf said, I have a forum and we regularly receive "trolls." Having trouble with a couple right now that call names and say that the others "need to learn their lesson." But most of the time, they are trolling - looking for a certain response. If you call them on rules violations they attack the admin. If you point out it isn't wise to bite the hand that feeds you, they attack you. If you apologize, they attack you. If you point out that they agreed to the rules when they joined, then they question the rules. If you point out they shouldn't have agreed then they accuse you of calling them liars.

It is very true. Don't feed the trolls because they are looking for a certain response and have an answer for everything said.

Sorry that the world has to be like this.....

[tom_roberts]

At work I do as well as most Christians can do when it pertains to not gossiping and not tearing others down. I never hardly share my personal life and stay kind of quiet. I work as a subcontractor in a factory. Some are familiar with my history and they know I have a wonderful wife who also is blessed by God to have a good income. I have noticed here lately that other men have been acting rude towards me and making rude remarks. They are obvious trying to offend me. These same people see that I'm not small at almost 220lbs. I recently wrestled one guy there who is 270lbs and beat him easily as I once was a bodybuilder and I'm still very strong at 38. The people I do get close to there realize I am a warm person and I'm great at making them laugh as I have been blessed with a good sense of humor. The Lord as given me a gift of discernment as I know who is evil and who is good. That is why I am careful about who I let get close to me. Then men who usually make these remarks are alcoholics and many involved with drugs. What have I done to become a target? I have not openly judged these men and have not made any remarks about them to others. I have noticed when these guys get together as a group that they like to take shots at me. I do not even hardly talk to these guys unless I have to. I mentioned some of the things above to show that I can have fun and goof off. They also know some of my past struggles and that I'm not above them.



Do not sweat it, and maybe instead of staying to your self you should mingle

and when they tease witness to them, i bet most will scatter like flies

if you have a good understanding of scripture use it in your conversations

Be bold in the Lord and his Gospel and just be as harmless as a dove
but as cunning as a serpent

I always ask God to help me true all my issues--BOY do i need help

Anyway, Pray and Be an example of a strong Christian man who
Loves the Lord:thumb

[Comfort me]

Do not sweat it, and maybe instead of staying to your self you should mingle

and when they tease witness to them, i bet most will scatter like flies

if you have a good understanding of scripture use it in your conversations

Be bold in the Lord and his Gospel and just be as harmless as a dove
but as cunning as a serpent

I always ask God to help me true all my issues--BOY do i need help

Anyway, Pray and Be an example of a strong Christian man who
Loves the Lord:thumb

I did this today and they fleed.:aha

[Comfort me]

I wanted to update this a little. I got talking to one of the guys whom is very aggressive. He opened up a good bit to me. He owns some apartments on the side. Several years ago a young couple with a new born rented off him. The newborn had a horrible accident where the blankets got wrapped up around him and he fell out of the crib and you know the deal with out me going any further. It has hurt this man deeply. It really shocked me and rattled me. Just shows you never know what people have been through. I guess he lived in the next apartment and heard the couple fight about the death of the infant and they blamed one another. It ended up destroying the marriage. Sad story.